in some capacity

[Eartha]

...When and if the announcement to drop Google's China website is made, many wonder whether Google can continue operating in some capacity in China. It does run a research center and advertising operations in Beijing. .....

Dear all,

What's the meaning of "in some capacity" here?

Thanks in advance.

[The French]

...When and if the announcement to drop Google's China website is made, many wonder whether Google can continue operating in some capacity in China. It does run a research center and advertising operations in Beijing. .....

Dear all,

What's the meaning of "in some capacity" here?

Thanks in advance.

Hello,

I think it means 'ability' in this case. (Not a teacher) or to make her job easily.

Bye,

[mmasny]

I think "to some extent" or "to some degree" mean exactly the same.

I am not a teacher.